Matt Batcheldor Archive — Page 23 of 51

Seth Karp, MD, speaks at Monday’s 30th anniversary celebration of Vanderbilt’s liver transplant program.
May 4, 2022

Liver transplant program marks 30th anniversary

This May, the Vanderbilt Transplant Center is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its first liver transplant.

White daisy with a yellow center against a green rectangular background.
April 22, 2022

“Our family is forever grateful”: Latest DAISY Awards honor seven extraordinary nurses

DAISY Awards are given to great nurses all over the United States and in many other countries

April 13, 2022

Donate Life honors those who gave the ultimate gift

April is National Donate Life Month. A total of 109 people gave the gift of life as deceased organ donors at VUMC in 2021, resulting in saving 280 lives, more than any other year, according to Tennessee Donor Services (TDS). A total of 203 people were tissue donors, enhancing the lives of 3,165 people, reported TDS, the federally designated donor network that facilitates organ and tissue donation in the region.

Charlotte Haffner, a former VUMC patient treated for primary AL amyloidosis, with Franklin Mayor Ken Moore, left, and Muhamed Baljevic, MD.
April 7, 2022

Patient’s amyloidosis awareness efforts recognized

Charlotte Haffner, who was Vanderbilt’s first patient to undergo a heart transplant followed by a stem cell transplant to treat primary AL amyloidosis, was recently recognized by Williamson County Mayor Rogers Anderson and Franklin Mayor Ken Moore.

April 6, 2022

Schaefer named Adult Solid Organ Transplant Center medical director

Heidi Schaefer, MD, has been named medical director of the Adult Solid Organ Transplant Center at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Suzanne Duckworth smiles while posing in a hospital clinic hallway, wearing a green sweater and dark trousers.
March 31, 2022

Suzanne Duckworth recognized for empowering, supporting new nurses and medical assistants

“She’s never without a smile or positive comment about her team. She’s genuine in her desire to see others grow and develop and has demonstrated this repeatedly.”